The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 102
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Field (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2020 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Sheepy Magna, Atherstone, Warwickshire, CV9 3QR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School?
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School take?
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School?
Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School is in Atherstone, CV9 3QR, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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